Carbohydrate count

For the ease of diabetes patients, the concept of carbohydrate count has been introduced in meal planning. Simply speaking carbohydrate count means the approximate amount of carbohydrate present in any food item.

The recommended carbohydrate intake is suggested in the form of carbohydrate counts (or food products). For example, one slice of bread contains approx. 15 gms of carbohydrates i.e. it’s carbohydrate count is 15. With the help of this concept carbohydrate requirement can be translated in the terms of easily available food products.